Are Kidney Stones Disrupting Your Life?
Join Our Clinical Trial for a New Treatment Option
As many as 1 in 11 Americans will face the discomfort of kidney stones at some point in their lives. These stones can cause intense pain, nausea, and urinary issues. If you or a loved one is struggling with this condition, we invite you to learn more about a promising new study and treatment option.
Nearby Participating Center
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
(434) 924-6869
AMS7NN@uvahealth.org
ELS Clinical Trial for Kidney Stones
Minimally Invasive Treatment
ELS uses ultrasound energy through the skin, eliminating the need for more invasive methods.
Less Painful Stone Passage
By breaking stones into smaller fragments, ELS may reduce or eliminate the discomfort typically felt when passing stones.
Same-Day Return Home
The procedure is outpatient, allowing you to go home the same day.
Precise and Targeted Therapy
The system uses microbubbles that release targeted energy near the stone to break it down.
What to Expect
During the Procedure
A small catheter will be inserted into your urethra to place tiny microbubbles near the stone. An external ultrasound treatment head will be positioned against your skin near the ureter to actuate the microbubbles and break down the stone.
Quick & Convenient
The ELS procedure takes approximately one hour and can be performed in a doctor’s office. Your doctor will discuss various pain-management options.
After the Procedure
You can return home the same day. Your doctor will check in on you after two weeks via a phone call. You will need to return 30 days post-procedure for a blood test and a CT scan. Additional follow-ups may be scheduled as needed.
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Why Participate in This Study?
By joining this clinical trial, you contribute to potentially bringing a new, effective treatment to the market that could help numerous patients. Participants receive comprehensive care and are closely monitored for their safety throughout the process.
Your decision to participate is voluntary, and your doctor will thoroughly explain the procedure, potential risks, and benefits. We thank you for considering joining us in this vital clinical trial to make kidney stone treatment more efficient and less painful.
Contact Your Doctor Today
Take the first step towards relief and innovation in kidney stone treatment. Contact a participating center and see if you may be eligible to be enrolled in the ELS clinical study.
Participating Centers
| Location | City, State | Phone | ID | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ State Urological Research Institute | Chandler, AZ | (602) 842-5305 | dbaldonado@asuri.net | ASURI211 |
| Dr. Mohamed Bidair | San Diego, CA | (619) 287-6000 or (619) 299-9530 | SDST213 | |
| University of Miami | Miami, FL | (305) 243-3593 | ecortizas@med.miami.edu | UMH229 |
| Georgia Urology | Atlanta, GA | (404) 943-9654 | researchteam@gaurology.com | GAU234 |
| Comprehensive Urologic Care | Lake Barrington, IL | (847) 382-5080 | CUC204 | |
| Minnesota Urology | Bloomington, MN | (651) 999-7032 | eogbu@mnurology.com | MNU233 |
| Dr. Rajit Jain, Unv. of Rochester | Rochester, NY | (585) 275-0126 | urmcurologyclinicalresearch@urmc.rochester.edu | URMC231 |
| Dr. Scott Wiener | Syracuse, NY | (585) 275-2838 | SUNY206 | |
| Urology of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | (210) 617-4116 | USA218 | |
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | (434) 924-6869 | AMS7NN@uvahealth.org | UVA210 |
| University of Virginia Community Health | Culpeper, VA | (434) 924-6869 | ams7nn@uvahealth.org | UVACH214 |
| Urology of Virginia | Virginia Beach, VA | (757) 452-3463 | JCsenar@urologyofva.net | Uov202 |
| Arkansas Urology | Little Rock, AR | (501) 830-8050 | AURC225 |
CAUTION – Investigational device. Limited by Federal (or United States) law to investigational use. Avvio Medical, Inc. does not currently offer medical devices for sale or distribution and the company’s technology has not received market clearance status by the U.S. FDA or any other country’s regulatory authority.
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